XMFAO officials meet with ROK businesspeople

Officials from the foreign affairs office of Xiamen pose for a photo with delegates from the chamber of commerce of the Republic of Korea in the city on July 16. [Photo/WeChat account: XIAMENFAO]

Li Xiaoping, director of the foreign affairs office of Xiamen, Fujian province (XMFAO) met with delegates from the chamber of commerce of the Republic of Korea in the city on July 16 to update them about the latest preferential policies for companies amid the COVID-19 outbreak and learn about ROK companies' operations in the city.

Li said that cooperation between Chinese and ROK people in fighting the epidemic has set a good example for other countries. He also thanked ROK people living in Xiamen for their support for the city's battle against the virus.

As the epidemic subsides in Xiamen, the local government has introduced a series of measures to help companies resume operations and accelerate economic recovery.

Li said that XMFAO will continue improving its services for ROK companies in the city and facilitate stronger communication to ensure that the office can provide timely and targeted support.

Byun Ho-sik, chairman of the chamber, supported Li's idea of setting up a regular communication mechanism between XMFAO and ROK companies. He said that it will help boost the growth of ROK companies in Xiamen.

He also stated that many ROK people in Xiamen have been living in the city for decades and consider it a home away from home.

Local ROK companies have been working to upgrade and transform their business models, and those engaged in the manufacture of leisure products have seen a significant increase in sales.

"This growth has given them full confidence in the development of Xiamen and will attract more foreign-funded companies to the city," said Byun Ho-sik.